Suspect Caught In Cop Shootings

CHICAGO — A 17-year-old was in custody Wednesday night, charged with the shooting of two Chicago police officers who were directing traffic at an accident scene in late July, police said.

Chicago police said they had received information that Richard Benton of 10651 S. Lafayette Ave. was being held by Peoria police. Benton, who was using the alias Eddie Bolen, was arrested over the weekend by Peoria police for attempting to deliver cocaine in a housing project, Chicago police said.

He allegedly shot two officers who were directing traffic after a fatal accident July 25 at 104th Street and Wentworth Avenue, police said.

Benton is charged with attempted murder and two counts of aggravated battery with a firearm. He is being held in Cook County Jail.